Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Athletics

Keiser University competes in the NAIA, which offers a middle ground between Division I's scholarship-heavy programs and Division III's purely recreational approach. The Seahawks field teams in 21 varsity sports with 776 total athletes, meaning about 4.5% of the 17,370 students participate in varsity athletics. The university distributes over $9 million in athletic scholarships annually, averaging significant support for student-athletes. Keiser has built a reputation as a competitive NAIA program, particularly strong in baseball and golf, with several national championship appearances in recent years. The athletic program emphasizes both performance and academics, fitting the university's career-focused mission. While not generating the massive crowds of major college sports, Seahawks athletics provide meaningful competition and scholarship opportunities for student-athletes seeking to balance sports with professional preparation.